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UPI
a day ago
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'Phoenician Scheme' to stream July 25 on Peacock
1 of 5 | Left to right, "The Phoenician Scheme" stars Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera and director Wes Anderson attend the photo call for the film at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, in May. The film will stream on Peacock on July 25. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme begins streaming on Peacock July 25. The film stars Benicio del Toro as the "ruthless, unscrupulous" businessman Anatole Zsa-zsa Korda who has just survived yet another assassination attempt. He recruits his estranged daughter, a nun (Mia Threapleton), to inherit his fortune and business. Threapleton previously said she devoted some three months to learning about Catholicism to prepare for the role, saying she got her "claws deep" into the material. "With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission," an official synopsis reads. The feature also stars Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis. The Phoenician Scheme arrived in theaters May 30, marking Anderson's first film since the 2023 movie Asteroid City.
Geek Vibes Nation
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Universal Sets 4K UHD Blu-Ray Release Date For 'The Phoenician Scheme' From Director Wes Anderson
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will be releasing the action comedy The Phoenician Scheme on 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD on July 29, 2025. The film is currently available on Digital platforms. The film comes from acclaimed director Wes Anderson, and it boasts a critically acclaimed ensemble cast including Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump), Bryan Cranston ('Breaking Bad'), Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal), Mathieu Amalric (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction), Scarlett Johansson (Jurassic World Rebirth), Richard Ayoade ('The IT Crowd'), Rupert Friend (The French Dispatch), Hope Davis (American Splendor), and Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange). The 4K UHD Blu-Ray release will feature Dolby Atmos audio and never-before-seen extras including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Get more details below! Synopsis: The Phoenician Scheme follows Anatole 'Zsa-zsa' Korda (Benicio del Toro; Sicario) – ruthless, unscrupulous, one of the richest men in Europe – who is constantly fighting for his life. During the final stages of a vast, decades-long, career-defining business project, Korda survives a sixth assassination attempt and must appoint a successor: his long-estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton; Shadows) – a nun. With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera; Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission. BONUS FEATURES ON DIGITAL, 4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DVD: Behind THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME The Cast The Airplane Marseille Bob's Zsa-zsa's World* Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount! Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live, Top 10 with Tia, Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! For major deals and money off on Amazon, make sure to use our affiliate link!
UPI
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Famous birthdays for July 9: Jimmy Smits, Jack White
Movies // 12 hours ago Mia Threapleton wanted to get her claws into 'Phoenician' nun role NEW YORK, July 8 (UPI) -- Mia Threapleton says she spent three months studying Catholicism and creating her own "murder dossier" after Wes Anderson hired her to play a knife-wielding nun in his espionage comedy, "The Phoenician Scheme."
Forbes
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme' New On Streaming This Week
The Phoenician Scheme partial poster featuring Mia Threapleton, Beneicio Del Toro and Michael Cera. The Phoenician Scheme, director Wes Anderson's latest film starring Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks, is debuting on digital streaming this week. Find out when and where you can stream the movie at home. Co-written by Anderson and Roman Coppola. The Phoenician Scheme opened in theaters in limited release on May 31 and expanded to a wide release on June 6. The official summary for The Phoenician Scheme reads, 'Anatole "Zsa-zsa" Korda (del Toro) is ruthless, unscrupulous and one of the richest men in Europe. 'During the final stages of a vast, decades-long, career-defining business project, Korda survives a sixth assassination attempt and must appoint a successor: his long-estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) — a nun. With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission. Rated PG-13, The Phoenician Scheme also stars Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Imad Mardnli and Benedict Cumberbatch. Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced on Monday in a press release (via When to Stream) that The Phoenician Scheme will be available for purchase or rent on digital streaming via premium video on demand starting on Tuesday, July 8. While USHE's promotional video released on Monday (see below) says The Phoenician Scheme is available to "own or rent today," it is not yet listed on any digital platforms. The film will be available on a variety of digital platforms, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Microsoft Movies & TV, Movies Anywhere, Prime Video and YouTube. USHE did not indicate the purchase or rental price for The Phoenician Scheme on PVOD. Generally, PVOD purchase prices run from $19.99 to $29.99, while rental prices run anywhere between $14.99 to $24.99 for a 48-hour period. 'The Phoenician Scheme' Will Also Be Released On Physical Media In Late July In addition to the announcement of the PVOD release of The Phoenician Scheme, USHE also announced that the film will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on Tuesday, July 29. The 4K UHD release will also include a Blu-ray, digital code for the film and bonus features, while a separate Blu-ray edition includes a digital code and bonus features. The DVD only includes bonus features. The Phoenician Scheme is still playing in theaters. To date the film has grossed $18.6 million in North American theaters and $16.9 million internationally for a worldwide box office gross of $35.5 million to date. The film's production budget numbers are not available. The film also earned a 78% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 259 reviews and 70% 'fresh' Popcornmeter score based on 1,000-plus verified user ratings. The Phoenician Scheme arrives on PVOD on Tuesday.
Forbes
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme' Gets Streaming Date, Report Says
Benicio Del Toro and Mia Threapleton in "The Phoenician Scheme." The Phoenician Scheme — an offbeat comedy starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston — is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming. Written and directed by Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme opened in theaters in limited release on May 31 before expanding to a wide release on June 6. The official logline for The Phoenician Scheme reads, "The story of a family and a family business." The Phoenician Scheme follows the story of European businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Del Toro) and his only daughter and sole heir, Sister Liesel (Mia Threapleton) as they are being pursued by financial schemers and assassins. Rated PG-13, The Phoenician Scheme also stars Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis. The Phoenician Scheme is expected to be released on Tuesday, July 8, according to When to Stream. Although When to Stream is typically accurate with its PVOD reports, the streaming tracker noted that the film's studio, Focus Features, has not announced or confirmed The Phoenician Scheme's digital release date and it is subject to change. When The Phoenician Scheme arrives on PVOD, it will be available to purchase or rent on such digital platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube. Digital purchase prices generally run from $19.99 to $29.99, while rental prices are generally anywhere between $14.99 to $24.99 for a 48-hour period. How Did Audiences And Critics React To 'The Phoenician Scheme'? The Phoenician Scheme has earned $18 million in North American theaters and $16.9 million internationally for a worldwide box office gross of $34.9 million to date. Official numbers for the film's production budget are not available. The Phoenician Scheme earned a 78% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 259 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'A caper made with all the intricacy of a Rube Goldberg machine, The Phoenician Scheme doesn't deviate from Wes Anderson's increasingly ornate style but delivers the formula with mannered delicacy.' The film also earned a 71% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 1,000-plus verified user ratings. The audience summary for the film on RT reads, 'Another meticulously staged production by Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme is an A-list variety show that will particularly tickle Andersonites with its whimsical deadpan delivery of verbal delicacies.' The Phoenician Scheme is expected to be released on PVOD on July 8.
